Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: PC5500-6 ➔

Brakes

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Brakes specifications
Gradeability	Up to 50 %
Parking Brake	Wet, multiple-disk
Service Brake	Hydraulic brake
Travel Control	2 foot pedals
Travel Speed	1.40 mph (2.25 kph)

Capacities

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Capacities specifications
Engine Coolant	95.00 gal (359.58 l)
Engine Oil	50.00 gal (189.25 l)
Fuel Tank	2,736.00 gal (10,355.76 l)
Fuel Tank - Diesel	2,736.00 gal (10,355.76 l)
Hydraulic System	1,585.00 gal (5,999.23 l)
Hydraulic Tank	982.00 gal (3,716.87 l)
Reserve Engine Oil Make Up Tank	132.00 gal (499.62 l)

Dimensions

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Backhoe Boom Length	36.09 ft (11.00 m)
Backhoe Break-Out Force (Iso)	340,810.33 lbs (154,589.16 kg)
Backhoe Max. Digging Depth	27.24 ft (8.30 m)
Backhoe Max. Digging Reach	64.97 ft (19.80 m)
Backhoe Max. Dumping Height	50.86 ft (15.50 m)
Backhoe Stick Length	16.74 ft (5.10 m)
Bucket Opening Width	8.86 ft (2.70 m)
Crowd Force (Iso)	415,896.51 lbs (188,647.72 kg)
Front Shovel Boom Length	24.94 ft (7.60 m)
Front Shovel Break-Out Force (Iso)	420,392.69 lbs (190,687.15 kg)
Front Shovel Max. Digging Depth	8.86 ft (2.70 m)
Front Shovel Max. Digging Reach	54.14 ft (16.50 m)
Front Shovel Max. Dumping Height	43.64 ft (13.30 m)
Front Shovel Stick Length	18.38 ft (5.60 m)
Level Crowd At Ground Level	18.38 ft (5.60 m)
Max. Cutting Height	63.98 ft (19.50 m)
Max. Digging Height	33.14 ft (10.10 m)
Max. Digging Reach At Ground Level	61.36 ft (18.70 m)
Tear-Out Force (Iso)	298,096.64 lbs (135,214.53 kg)

Driveline

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Driveline specifications
Gradeability (%)	50
Travel Speeds	1.40 mph (2.25 kph)

Electric Drive

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Electric Drive specifications
Amperage (Approximate)	2 x 96 A - 2 x 80 A
Electric Drive Type	2 x Squirrel cage induction motor
Frequency Option	50 Hz @ 1500 rpm
Frequency Standard	60 Hz @ 1800 rpm
Power Output	1,207.00 hp (900.07 kw)
Voltage	6.000 – 7.200 V

Electrical System

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Electrical System specifications
Alternator	140 A
Batteries (Series/Parallel)-Diesel Version	8 x 12 V
Batteries (Series/Parallel)-Electric Version	4 x 12 V
Number Of Alternators	2
Standard Service Lights	throughout the platform
Standard Working Lights	14 LED lights
System	24 V

Engine

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged and aftercooled
Backhoe Capacity	29 m3 38 yd3 SAE 1:1 heaped
Engine Model	Komatsu SDA12V159E-2
Engine Type	4-cycle, water-cooled, direct injection
Governor	All-speed, electronic
Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249	1,260.00 hp (939.60 kw)
Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349	1,260.00 hp (939.60 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	12
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Rated Power	2 x 940 kW 1260 HP @ 1800 rpm
Shovel Capacity	29 m3 38 yd3 SAE 2:1 heaped
Tier 2 Engine: Model	2 x Komatsu SDA12V159E-2

Hydraulic System

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
High Pressure In Line Filters	200 microns one per pump located at the valve blocks
Rated Flow(Total Output)	1,110.00 gpm (4,201.35 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting	4495 psi
Swing Flow Rate	185.00 gpm (700.23 lpm)

Swing System

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Swing System specifications
Hydraulic Motors And Drives	2
Swing Brake, Parking	Wet, multiple-disc
Swing Brake, Service	Hydraulic brake
Swing Ring Teeth	External
Swing Speed (Maximum)	3.1 rpm

Undercarriage

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Centre Frame	H-type
Number Of Bottom Rollers Per Side	7
Number Of Top Rollers Per Side	3
Number Of Track Shoes Per Side	46
Track Adjustment	Automatic hydraulic type
Track Frame	Steel box-section

Weights

Komatsu PC5500-6 Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight	533 – 552 ton / 1,175,200 – 1,217,100 Ib
Total Operating Weight	1,175,063.80 lbs (533,000.64 kg)

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